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Hobby

I have quite a curious mind. I love to learn new things, especially when it’s accessible enough that a few invested hours yields substantially more than a cursory glance. The more things I try, the more I become comfortable with not maintaining hobbies. I held a “common sense” definition of a hobby as something that defines your interests, knowledge and skills outside of what you do for work. It’s expected that when you have a hobby, you have likely maintained it for years if not decades. It is something you have a passion for, and possibly cannot live without. Whenever we encounter someone who has a hobby under that expected definition, we often consider them to be exceptionally interesting or creative, and look up to that commitment to a craft.

There is quite a lot of buzz around social media’s influence on our mental health. Today I’d like to cover the topic of gambling.

Becoming Famous

In the past, the road to fame has been largely hidden from view. Movie stars became hits after years of training and auditions, musicians via talent scouts at local gigs. The internet ushered in an uncertain promise that the average person can become famous in a few moments, whether they want to or not. However, that seeking of fame is something largely coveted, as in the past it promised power and wealth for the most part. This links the pursuit of fame with tangible reward.